Retranchement, Sluis
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Noordstraat sits in the quiet village of Retranchement, a stone's throw from the Belgian border. Built in 2010, it offers 183 m² of living space on a 576 m² plot, with energy label B keeping running costs manageable. The asking price of €785,000 is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Sluis, reflecting its modern build and generous proportions.
Retranchement is a tiny village with just 135 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied and nearly all are single-family houses. The population is older, with many 65-plus households, and the streets are very quiet, the address density is just 91 per km², making it one of the least urbanised spots in the region. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics alone.
For your morning bread, the nearest supermarkets are a drive away: Jumbo and Aldi are both about 4.5 km from the door. Primary school children can go to Openbare Basisschool De Kustschool, 2.8 km away, while secondary education is further, Zwin College is 7.7 km distant. A restaurant is just 0.3 km away, and the park or public garden is a mere 0.2 km, so you can enjoy a meal out or a stroll without getting in the car. The municipality Sluis covers a wide rural area, so amenities are spread out.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Zwin Regio Makelaardij, Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
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Noordstraat 30, Retranchement
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About Noordstraat 30, Retranchement
The price is on the high side compared to other vrijstaande woningen in Sluis, but the home is modern (built in 2010) and has a generous 183 m² floor area on a 576 m² plot. Energy label B also helps keep utility costs down. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value a quiet, rural setting and a recently built home.
The energy label is B, which is quite efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with labels E, F or G. The home was built in 2010, so it likely has good insulation and modern installations.
The nearest train station is 57.9 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by rail. You would rely on a car for most journeys.
The closest supermarkets are Jumbo and Aldi, both about 4.5 km away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Kustschool is 2.8 km away, and there is another primary school at 4.5 km. Secondary education is further, Zwin College is 7.7 km away.
Retranchement is a very small village with only 4 recorded crimes in the latest data, so it is a very safe area. The low population density and rural character contribute to a peaceful environment.
You would need to view the property to see the outdoor space.
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